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Strokes, a health burden for Viet Nam

The 63-year-old man from the south-central coastal province of Phu Yen still has difficulty in holding anything with his left hand after recovering from a stroke he had nearly a year ago.

This car wash might be a lot of eyewash

 It is obvious that air quality in Hanoi has deteriorated in recent years, and equally evident that the situation has not improved despite municipal authorities holding any number of meetings on this topic.


Huge foreign-invested real estate projects remain on paper

VietNamNet Bridge - The ‘super projects’ registered by foreign investors with huge investment capital of billions of dollars are still on paper. 

Russian Cultural Week to be held in HCM City

The Russian Cultural Week celebrating 100 years of Russia's October Revolution will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 30-November 5 .

Hill people keep nation fragrant

Phia Thap is a small community of  50 homes in Cao Bang. Besides agriculture, the tiny mountain hamlet is well-known for makingr incense, an ancient trade passed down for hundreds of years. 

Bringing Vietnam’s beauty to the world

 In 1976, Vietnam became an official member of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation, opening an important door to integrate Vietnamese culture into the world. 

Vietnam records US$1.23 billion trade surplus in ten months

 Vietnam is expected to enjoy a trade surplus of US$900 million in October, raising the total surplus of the country until the end of October 2017 to US$1.23 billion.

Events in Hanoi & HCMC from October 30 to November 5

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events will take place in in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Social News 29/10

 Endangered animals seized from illegal animal trader, Better storm forecast needed to mitigate loss, Green Heritage Culture and Tourism Week to open in Hanoi, HCMC continues advancing money to pay metro contractors

AFF Futsal Championship: Trong Luan shines to help Vietnam beat Indonesia 4-3

 Trong Luan’s hat-trick helped Vietnam beat strong rivals Indonesia 4-3 to stay on top of Group A at the ongoing ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Futsal Championship - HDBank Cup 2017 in HCMC yesterday.

78.5 percent of Vietnamese consumers give to charities

Vietnam led the Asia Pacific region’s most generous market, with 78.5 per cent of consumers giving to charities.

Bau Truc Pottery, Kate Festival recognized as national heritages

 Two now awaiting recognition from UNESCO as intangible cultural heritages in need of urgent protection.

Woman not afraid to touch the hearts of lepers

 As a daily habit, Siu Jeh visits a village where people infected with leprosy live in Ia Ka Commune, Chư Pah District in Central Highlands Province of Gia Lai.

A market for broken heart mementos

While many people keep old flames burning in their hearts while nursing scarred souls, there are others stuck with physical objects - jewelry, books, clothes or other souvenirs - painful reminders that they’d rather not have around.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 29/10

 Ho Chi Minh City promotes investment opportunities to Australian firms, FWD begins three-year partnership with Tiki, Digiworld sets foot in fast-growing FMCG sector, Ca Mau calls for investment in renewable energy

HCM City promotes Russian teaching as demand grows

 Since Vietnam signed a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union - Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan - the demand for skilled workers with Russian proficiency has increased.

Every APEC volunteer is an ambassador

 Da Nang city has selected and trained volunteers and communicators to support delegates at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting early next month.

Getting smart about kids and smart phones

 VietNamNet Bridge – After dinner, Nguyen Minh Trang, 30, allows her five-year-old daughter, nicknamed Daisy, to use her tablet for 20 minutes to learn English.

New cold spell to hit northern region

 The northern region is expected to experience another cold snap soon, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

Thai women in Nghe An learn to promote community-based tourism

 As the sunshine of a late summer afternoon waned, Lô Thị Hoa and her sister, looking fresh in traditional Thái costumes, prepared food to welcome guests to their stilt house in Nưa Village.